California legal term
air gauge knife in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “air gauge knife” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “air gauge knife” mean in California criminal law?
“air gauge knife” means a device that appears to be an air gauge but has concealed within it a pointed, metallic shaft that is designed to be a stabbing instrument which is exposed by mechanical action or gravity which locks into place when extended. (Cal. Penal Code § 16140)
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